At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead logistics operations and optimise supply chain for fresh food delivery.
- Company: Join Kilcoy Global Foods, a rapidly growing global food solutions provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounted premium meat, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Long-term career opportunity with a focus on employee wellbeing and growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the food industry while developing your career in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in production or supply planning, strong analytical skills, and teamwork abilities.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
- 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract | Planning Manager | Kilcoy Cuisine Solutions
- Job No: KGF2274
ABOUT US
About Kilcoy Global Foods
As a rapidly growing world-class organisation with a global footprint spanning every step of the food journey – join us to create food the world loves to eat!
Our people are innovative, with a diversity of expertise, working together with our customers to create value at every opportunity.
We are constantly looking for problem solvers who combine creativity with passion in our quest in to deliver fresh, natural, and convenient food solutions across the globe.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Manage and lead the delivery of the logistics operation and export documentation, to ensure delivery of product as sold, whilst maximising profit and ensuring compliance through efficient and cost-effective arrangements.
- Lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain, demand and production planning activities across the site.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels and overall supply chain efficiency.
- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Production and suppliers to ensure materials and finished goods are available when required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, inventory optimisation, waste reduction and manufacturing excellence.
- Identify and manage supply chain risks, developing proactive solutions to minimise disruption to production and customer supply.
- Contribute to strategic projects, including the implementation of AI-driven production planning solutions such as the Red Meat Solver.
- Provide high-level analysis and commercial insights to support business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and product costing.
- Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while balancing short-term operational requirements with longer-term strategic objectives.
ABOUT YOU
Experience / Qualifications Required
- 3+ years' experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning or a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience within the FMCG, Food Manufacturing or Meat Industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills preferred.
- A proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve planning, inventory and supply-chain performance.
BENEFITS
- Access to discounted premium meat
- An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated
- Salary Continuation Insurance cover
- Access to discounted health insurance
This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $2 billion.
We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences.
Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is "personal" information as defined by the Privacy Act.
All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.
About Kilcoy Global Foods
Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry‐leading sustainability practices.
We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions.
Our premium beef, lamb, and high‐quality protein brands are produced at our state‐of‐the‐art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe.
If you're passionate about quality and innovation too, we'd love to meet you.
We'll work well together.
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